Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Cancer Biology BIO628 Turkish Compulsory 3 + 0 3.0 8.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Face To Face
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi KUBİLAY İNCİ
Instructor(s) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi KUBİLAY İNCİ (Güz)
Goals Bu dersin amacı, kanserin genetiği, fizyolojisi ve güncel tedavi yöntemleri hakkında bilgi vermektir.
Course Content 1. Learns the properties of normal and cancerous cells. 2. Learns the mechanism of conversion from normal cells to cancerous cells. 3. Learn the importance of genetic factors in cancer formation. 4. Learns the importance of external factors in cancer formation. 5. Learn the current treatment methods of cancer.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 To learn about the genetics, physiology and current treatment methods of cancer.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction to Cancer Biology
2. Week Physical and Chemical Properties of Normal and Cancer Cells
3. Week Cell Cycle and Cancer
4. Week DNA Damage and Repair
5. Week Cancer and Genetics
6. Week Signal Pathways Playing a Role in Cancer
7. Week Oncogenes, and Tumor Suppressor Genes
8. Week Mid-Term Exam
9. Week Tumor Viruses
10. Week Cell Immortality and Tumorization
11. Week Biology of Angiogenesis
12. Week P53 and Apoptosis
13. Week Metastasis
14. Week Current Approaches in Cancer Treatment
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Improve the scientific knowledge in the field of Biology to a more advanced level. Use the advenced knowledge to innovate, interpret the results, to apply the results and to design unique projects
2 Gain the ability to identify scientific questions, compare, analyze and solve the problems independently.
3 Gain the skills of using the modern laboratory techniques and analysis methods in the field of biology.
4 Gain the ability to get the information by doing research, to evaluate, interpret and apply it.
5 Gain the ability of discussion, synthesis and applying the scientific knowledge.
6 Gain the ability to design experimental studies, do the applications and analyse the complicated results using advanced skills, like critical thinking, problem solving and deciding.
7 Use the scientific knowledge and apply the ability of problem solving, evaluate and analyse advanced concepts in interdiciplinary fields.
8 Gain the scientific knowledge to set up communication with the collegues. Gain the ability to follow and use of the literature. Gain the ability to share or present the results of his/her own studies with the scientists during a scientific conference, workshop or seminar.
9 Participate scientific collaborations effectively and lead a scientific study if necessary.
10 Follow the innovations in the field of biology. Gain the ability to find resources and to use the databases.
11 Find new or strategical approaches to solve an unpredicted or advanced problems.
12 Improve scientific knowledge where there is a little or limited data present. Gain the ability to connect the information from different scientific diciplines.
13 Find unique ideas and get in contact with the professionals in scientific topics using his/her knowledge and skills.
13 Find unique ideas and get in contact with the professionals in scientific topics using his/her knowledge and skills.
15 Follow novel developments in computational software and hardware systems related with biology, use this knowledge and skill in research.
16 Obey the ethical regulations and watch the ethical issues while designing a scientific study, collecting data, evaluating and publishing them.
17 Adopt life-long learning strategies during performing scientific studies.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1
PY1 4
PY2 5
PY3 4
PY4 5
PY5 4
PY6 5
PY7 3
PY8 4
PY9 3
PY10 5
PY11 5
PY12 4
PY13 5
PY15 3
PY16 4
PY17 5
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • The Biology Of Cancer, Second Edition, Robert A. Weinberg (Garland Science)
  • Related articles.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 3 42
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 14 3 42
Research 14 3 42
Interview 14 1 14
Presentation (Preparation) 14 1 14
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 2 2
Homework 1 1 4 4
Final 1 2 2
Classroom Activities 14 3 42
Total Workload 204
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 8.0